Camp Pieri, Wiesbaden (Dotzheim)

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  1. M. Higgs says:
    February 2, 2012 at 9:01 am

    I was stationed at Camp Pieri with an Ordinance Company in late 1970-1971. I was in charge of a 5-Ton Wrecker until someone “borrowed” it and drove it down the hill and into the farmer’s apple orchard.

    I remember someone burning down our barracks. I remember playing foosball with the locals – boy were THEY good!

    Anyone remember the “Crazy Sexy” bars?
    Anyone remember finding a tunnel (former Nazi escape route) that led to downtown Weisbaden?
    Remember the Kleinfeldgen Swimbah?

    I never took any photos of that place while I was there. Went to Vietnam and Germany became a very short time of my life after that.

    Sure would like to see some photos of that camp from that era.

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  2. Paul Prengel says:
    February 2, 2012 at 6:57 am

    I am glad to have found this web site – Army Kaserne Logs.

    My first job with the US Military was at Camp Pieri from 1971 to 1973. The Army had hired me, a historian, as an engineer !, albeit a facility engineer. Camp Pieri had just been released by USAFE and turned over to the Army. A Seargent BN was stationed there and a maintenace company – I think it was the 305th.

    Those were the days of zero unemployment in Germany and we had a hard time finding people. We hired about 6 retired Turkish military folks, officers and enlisted – very good people. I had just arrived in Germany from a job in Brussels, Belgium. We were a “sub facility engineer” of the Frankfurt Facilities Engineer unit. That is when I learned the term “scrounging”. we scrounged most of our equipment, including our “new” office building that came from the closed Army facilities at Kassel.

    Our captain was Lionel LaPage – I wonder whatever happened to him. He sold me a pair of brown engineer boots which I still wear today when I go bike riding. Our Seargeant was “Pappy Grimes”, he did not want to go to his next assignment, Korea, and he retired but passed away just a couple of months later. We had a CW who drove a blue Fiat Spider convertible.

    2 other people stick out in my memories, the chief KP at the Mess hall, he hired on even during WWII. When he passed away, the BN Cdr gave him a big funeral service. The other was a seamstress on post – old and toothless, but a great heart and always some young GI boyfriend. She also received a big funeral service when she passed away.

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  3. Kevin Huff says:
    January 24, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    I was in 563 (nickle-six-trey) from 1980-1983. I served under First Sgt Evans

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  4. FRANK JOHNSTON says:
    January 19, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    I was stationed at Camp Pieri from 1984 to 1986 in 1/333 B Battery. I drove for 1st Sgt Stewart, Capt Kirk. I had probably some of the best times of my life. Sgt Tisdale “Zimmer” and a host of other guys if you are out there I would love to hear from you. Mike Kavanaugh, Asvani, Peterson, Sgt Hyler, and anyone else who went thru Reforger give me a call at 574.320.8861.

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  5. SFC RUFUS VEAL says:
    January 18, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I served at camp pieri 88 to 92 svc btry 3/32nd and then to b btry line unit, anyone were there then please hit me up also trying to fine friend from the MP unit station there at that time.

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  6. John Williams says:
    January 17, 2012 at 11:03 am

    A request, from the Lance reunion planning team. We understand that everyone is busy. But we ask that if you are planning to attend the Lance reunion, contact me.

    We want to get the numbers on how many people will attend the reunion each month, and from where. Because the site selected in Lawton, will only hold up to 125 individuals.

    “Furthermore, Lancer Lonnie Baker is in the process of making CD’s to give out at the reunion. If you want your unit pictures, or a picture of yourself to be included in it. Please contact Lonnie on how to send your pictures ASAP! Look at the Lance Missile face book web site for his information.

    Note: The location of the site and other information will be sent out in the next two weeks. Also, a monthly update will be sent out to keep everyone informed. While we finish our things to do list for the reunion Lancers.

    “Please help us to make our TOT.
    The Lance Missile Reunion Team!

    POC: John Williams, SFC (Ret)
    210-670-2008

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  7. CW3 (RET) Charles Simpson says:
    January 11, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    I was in SVC Btry 1/333FA. the Lance Systems Tech from 1983 to 1986.

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  8. Roland Knapp says:
    December 26, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    I was stationed with an ordnance repair unit as a radio-code operator from 6/61 – 2/62.
    Most of us were transferred from Mainz/Gossenheim where I had been since 6/60.
    The base was great as it was small, set in the mountains and overlooked the Rhine River along with being outside of Wiesbaden. We were the only Army unit sharing the base with the Air Force. Good memories of the area and the gun club across the road.

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  9. James Denney says:
    December 22, 2011 at 11:10 am

    I was with the A Battery 5thAW Bn 1958-1960 anyone out there remembers being there?

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  10. John Williams says:
    December 9, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Top the next reunion is going to be in Lawton/Ft.Sill, June 22-23, 2012 the location is TBA.

    I was in 1/333 F.A. A Btry A&T from 1978-1983. The best years of my life!

    My contact information: 210-670-2008 in San Antonio, TX

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  11. Frank Federico says:
    December 8, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    I was in the 223 Ordance Detachment.
    We gave techincal and manitance service to the 75mm Sky Sweeper.
    I go way back to Nov. 1955 and 1956.
    I had a side job as movie project operator at the litter movie theather on post.
    If you remember, give me a line or two.

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    • James Denney says:
      December 22, 2011 at 11:14 am

      Yes, You were across from our barracks and I believe there was a chemical Co in your barracks.I was with the 5th AW Bn.

  12. Jim Gollins says:
    December 2, 2011 at 2:26 am

    Hello all! I was in HQ Btry and C Battery from 1980-1982. Does anyone remember The Boot?

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    • john miller says:
      December 23, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      LTC YARGER. MAJOR JOHN BRANCH. SURE DO I WAS IN HHB1/333 AS A ADA GUNNER. GREAT TIMES

    • Mark Kohut says:
      February 4, 2012 at 10:26 pm

      I remember you John. I was a gunner in the ADA section in HHB from 83 to 86. Best time of my life staioned at Camp Peri.

  13. JOHNNY HASTINGS says:
    November 28, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I was in Svc Battery form 76-79 Wsa in the Motor Pool most of it.

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  14. Jeff Harris says:
    August 22, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    John Pierson give me a call ,Jeff Harris 580-536-6519. I have thought of you often and wondered what happened to you.

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  15. Frank Taylor says:
    August 14, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    I was in SVC battery then C battery from 1978-1986 (SSG) 1st Firing Platoon

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  16. Philip Pina says:
    August 14, 2011 at 10:58 am

    I was in A Btry 1/333 FA from 1977 unti 1983

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    • Joe Gaither says:
      September 15, 2011 at 8:22 pm

      SGT Pina, good day sir! Do you remember the assault raft trip down the Rhine? Good times. I hope you are doing well. I landed in Atlanta in 86 and liked it so much I came back in 92 when I left active duty. Let me know where you landed.

    • John Pierson says:
      November 22, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      Hi Phillip
      I don’t know if you remember me I was A Brty 1st Firing Section Chief than Plt Sgt, and last 1st Sgt till I left and went to Wiesbaden 1st Sgt position,I found your name on this site. How have you been, When I retired i landed in Massachusetts to cold now Iam in Florida now for over 20yrs. My email address is or call 1-941-493-0646 right now email would be better Iam heading back to Germany on 11-30-11 be over there till Jan 15 2012. I will have my Ipad with me to stay in touch with friends and family back home.Hope to hear from

  17. David Harrelson SFC (RET) says:
    August 14, 2011 at 6:00 am

    I was in A-btry 1/333 FA from 1978-1983

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    • Jeff Harris says:
      August 22, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      I was in A Btry 1/333 FA 1978-1980, C Btry 1980-1984, B Btry 1986- 1987 and HHB as the Bn CSM from May 1987 until Nov 1987 then went to 41st Bde in Babenhausen.

  18. John Williams says:
    August 14, 2011 at 12:18 am

    The Lance reunion for May 2011 was great pictures and other information can be found on the Lance / face book web site. Mr. Kelly we were neighbors in Lawton. Give me a ring sometime!

    John

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    • John Pierson says:
      November 22, 2011 at 6:07 pm

      Hi John
      Ret 1st Sgt Pierson here. A Btry 1/333 FA I heard you were thinking of putting a reunion 1/333 FA Cp.Pieri togather I have been in contact with Jeff Harris and a former Lt Micheal Russell who was my section officer back in 1975-76. I remember a John Williams but can’t place the face time is getting to me Just retired from the Sarasota Sheriffs Dept 2008 was there 18 yrs..I would like you to let me know if and when this reunion becomes a Fact I have informed Mike Russell about I think It would be great to see The old Triple Threat gang again. My email Ph # 1-941-493-0646 at this time email is best as I will be in Germany till Jan 16 2012 would enjoy hearing from you Top out here

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